CARIBBEAN SEA Definition & Meaning

Caribbean Sea

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a part of the Atlantic Ocean bounded by Central America, the West Indies, and South America. About 750,000 square miles (1,943,000 square kilometers); greatest known depth 22,788 feet (6,946 meters).

Caribbean Sea

noun

an almost landlocked sea, part of the Atlantic Ocean, bounded by the Caribbean islands, Central America, and the N coast of South America. Area: 2 718 200 sq km (1 049 500 sq miles)

Caribbean Sea

Arm of the Atlantic Ocean, bordered by the West Indies to the north and east, South America to the south, and Central America to the west.

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Since announcing the Monroe Doctrine in 1823, the United States has considered the Caribbean within its “sphere of influence” — that is, a region where United States interests are directly affected. The policy has been to exclude foreign powers, though after 1959, Cuba came under strong influence of the Soviet Union.

Its clear blue waters make many of its islands popular vacation spots.

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of Caribbean Sea¹

First recorded in 1760–65

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Today's 2025 Atlantic season outlook covers the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico, called the Gulf of America by the Trump administration.

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Footage posted on X purported to show flaming rocket debris falling over the Caribbean Sea.

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A powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake has struck the Caribbean Sea triggering tsunami warnings for a number of countries, the US Geological Survey has said.

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About 14 tropical storms develop over the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico each year, according to the United States Weather Service.

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Almost 600 crew members went down with it in the Caribbean Sea.

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